CEFR C1

volition

noun

Meaning

The power or ability to use one's own will; conscious choice.

Examples

He acted of his own volition, without any prompting.
The decision was made by mutual volition.

Synonyms: choice, will, discretion, autonomy

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volition (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /vəˈlɪʃən/

Definition

The power or ability to use one's own will; conscious choice.

Examples

He acted of his own volition, without any prompting.
The decision was made by mutual volition.
She resigned from the committee on her own volition.

How to Use volition

of volition (prepositional phrase): By choice or decision. — "The employee left the company of his own volition."

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